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South Heart

North Dakota · 394 residents · 1.347 sq mi
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South Heart is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,813. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $268,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 82% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 243%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
394
+28%since 2000
from 307 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Median age
36.2
+3%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1662723794855922000201020202024South Heart
2024503
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 59.4%(37)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.9%(35)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.1%(24)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.9%(31)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(19)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.2%(44)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.7%(58)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.4%(45)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.2%(48)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.9%(31)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.8%(19)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.8%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,813
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,291
+339%since 2000
from $13,059 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.8%
+65.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing36.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing33.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,200
+243%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,028
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+23%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(303)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(366)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(25)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.9%(40)
Ancestry
German44.1%(198)
Irish20.3%(91)
Norwegian12%(54)
Hungarian8.5%(38)
Ukrainian5.3%(24)
English4.7%(21)
Russian3.1%(14)
Czech2%(9)
French1.6%(7)
Italian1.1%(5)
Polish1.1%(5)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss1.1%(5)
Swedish0.4%(2)
Danish0.2%(1)
Dutch0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Hungarian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+82%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 95.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
84.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
42.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married18.5%(37)
Married68.5%(137)
Widowed2.5%(5)
Divorced10.5%(21)
Women 15+
Never married22%(39)
Married68.4%(121)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced9.6%(17)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Heart, North Dakota?

South Heart, North Dakota has about 394 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Heart, North Dakota?

The typical household in South Heart, North Dakota earns about $118,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Heart, North Dakota expensive?

In South Heart, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $268,200, and the typical rent is about $1,028 a month.

How educated are people in South Heart, North Dakota?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Heart, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Heart, North Dakota?

About 4.9% of people in South Heart, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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